Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 6 months before the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and WG-2 GPS is 78 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.